Ursa announces Performance Pouches for live and theatre

Use of high numbers of radio mics, trackers and IEMs in theatre has become standard, even in smaller venues that traditionally have not required the technology. This practice creates time and personnel pressures for costume departments, who are often relied upon by sound department to make solutions for the technology, the cost of which is not always reflected in the overall budget. 

Designed by company founders – production sound mixer, Simon Bysshe and costume designer Laura K Smith – Ursa products are used by many sound freelancers and been employed by engineers for shows includingAdolescence and Succession. The Ursa Performance Pouch range offers sustainable ready-made additions to in-house belts with innovative features to increase flexibility of placement, and deliver adaptable solutions that can last for multiple production runs, reducing waste and reliance on custom-made solutions.

Designed with exclusive fabrics, the pouches and belts are available in a range of sizes and colours. They are comfortable, discreet, engineered to last, and robust enough to be used time after time.

‘DIY solutions for pouches and straps was once the norm for film & TV, often leading to pressure being put on costume departments to deliver multiple solutions,’ Bysshe says. ‘Ursa was born out of our desire to do things better and now we’re ready to offer bespoke, affordable solutions for the theatre and live industries. By including professionals from the National Theatre and West End productions in our development process, we know we’re making products that will make a difference.’

Ursa designs and manufactures all products in the UK, ensuring short lead times and the ability to react quickly to feedback. For its founders, creating products for live performance in collaboration with the people who are going to use them is something they are very passionate about.

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